tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044799906733098528.post4391622670435103662..comments2014-12-17T06:48:02.810-05:00Comments on Ask Olive Tree Genealogy a Question: Searching for Naturalization RecordsLorine McGinnis Schulzenoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044799906733098528.post-89495048366421144332010-08-10T09:54:49.235-04:002010-08-10T09:54:49.235-04:00The previous comment raises a question - what were...The previous comment raises a question - what were the functions and requirements of a witness for U.S. naturalization proceedings? Were they attesting only to identity and address or more? Were they required to be citizens? If they had to be citizens, then being a witness to someone&#39;s naturalization isn&#39;t just evidence for residence but also for citizenship status.bgwiehlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00904956507742860598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6044799906733098528.post-65993155669391497012010-08-10T07:39:51.997-04:002010-08-10T07:39:51.997-04:00Thank you for answering this question. I have the...Thank you for answering this question. I have the same problem. My great grandfather, Thomas Dowd emigrated in 1880. It says he was NA in the census records. I find him as a witness or sponsor for his brother in law but can not find his record.<br /><br />I will also check those suggestions above.Claudia's thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02714440790407126206noreply@blogger.com